SECRETS

Wet Ears

Soaking an ear of corn before grilling it helps the kernels cook through evenly before becoming too charred. Pull back the husks or discard them, clean off the corn silk, then soak the corn in a large container of water for 30 to 60 minutes. Alternatively, soak the corn right in the husks. Try a recipe: Mexican-Style Grilled Corn. Other ways to grill corn, pg. 252 in 12,167 Kitchen and Cooking Secrets.